American Legion Post 62 Smith Mountain Lake

American Legion Post 62 Smith Mountain Lake Advocate on behalf of Veterans. Honor and Remember those who have served. Assist veterans, mentor youth and improve communities.

More photos from Sunday’s conclusion of our Flag Day event, as captured by FCHS AFJROTC Cadet Master Sergeant Porter.  W...
06/16/2026

More photos from Sunday’s conclusion of our Flag Day event, as captured by FCHS AFJROTC Cadet Master Sergeant Porter. We are proud to work along side such hard charging and committed young people!

Thank you for sending us these photos Rose Porter!

Thank you to this wonderful community who supports all we do for veterans, first responders and their families! Special ...
06/14/2026

Thank you to this wonderful community who supports all we do for veterans, first responders and their families! Special thanks to the Franklin county JROTC who came out to help today! We are so aware that we could not do what we do without the help of our SML! The dedicated ribbons will be in our American Legion office for anyone who would like to keep them. Please message us here to arrange a time for pick up.

Vicky McGrath let me know that the “Willy” jeep was actually parked at the Field of Honor for the public to see.  Thank ...
06/14/2026

Vicky McGrath let me know that the “Willy” jeep was actually parked at the Field of Honor for the public to see. Thank you Scott Sedell for doing that!

Vicky McGrath and her husband stopped back by to honor the following: Bill McGrath's father: William A McGrath, Jr., Arm...
06/14/2026

Vicky McGrath and her husband stopped back by to honor the following: Bill McGrath's father: William A McGrath, Jr., Army, WWII, Captain; my Grandfather, William E Dolan, Army Air Corps, Captain, 484th Bombardment Division, Intelligence, acting Chaplain, WWI and WWII, my father and his twin: Harold G Van Tassel-Army Air Corps, Captain, paratrooper trainer, 484th Bombardment division, France; Edward J Van Tassel, Captain (same as Harold) both WW II
Paul Grassey, close family friend, served in Army Air Corp, fighter pilot, WWII, and author of the book, "Character Counts".

Thank you Vicky!

At 5pm today there will be a short closing ceremony after which the field of flags will be taken down.  The public is we...
06/14/2026

At 5pm today there will be a short closing ceremony after which the field of flags will be taken down. The public is welcome to attend. Thank you all for being a part of our Field of Honor and flag celebration, the spirit of the Smith Mountain Lake community embodies all that is good and right in our country. The ceremony will be at Moser Electric, 13919 Booker T Washington Hwy (you will see the flags).

The below quote is from Rick Monday.Today is the last day of the Flag Day display at Moser.  There will be a short servi...
06/14/2026

The below quote is from Rick Monday.

Today is the last day of the Flag Day display at Moser. There will be a short service this afternoon at 5pm and the public is invited to attend. It is not too late to dedicate a flag to someone. Please reach out if you would like to.

Thank you Peka Ann Wade, who is a committed supporter and is honoring Winford C. Fowlkes (colonel). Deceased are:  Pete ...
06/12/2026

Thank you Peka Ann Wade, who is a committed supporter and is honoring Winford C. Fowlkes (colonel). Deceased are: Pete Wade (father) Scott Wade (brother, who worked directly with General Norman Schwarzkoph in Desert Storm) my step father, Norman Paulsen who was Kris Willard's Father. We thank you for your family’s service to our nation!

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14662 Moneta Road
Moneta, VA
24121

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